OPPORTUNITIES
14. Opportunity to be Featured in OECD Higher Education for Sustainable
Development Program
15. NSF Environmental Sustainability Grant
16. Sign Up For Recyclemania 2007
17. Fellowships in Sustainability Science, Center for International
Development, Harvard University
18. People, Environment and Development Study Abroad Program

News1. U.S. Colleges and Universities Form National Coalition on
Renewable Energy
The American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE) has established a
Higher Education Committee. Chaired by College of the Atlantic
President David Hales, the coalition of college and university
presidents and academic leaders has called upon American institutions
of higher learning to commit to renewable energy by greening their
campuses, investing in the industry and teaching future generations
about renewable energy. The initial goal of the HEC will be to
encourage 100 U.S. colleges and universities to purchase 100% renewable
energy by 2010. A second goal is to encourage 100 colleges to invest at
least 10% of their endowments into funds which support renewable energy
companies by 2010. A third goal is to encourage 100 colleges and
universities to create renewable energy courses of study by 2010.http://renewableenergyaccess.com/rea/partner/story?id=46505http://www.acore.org/programs/hec/
2. Green Initiatives Underway at Christian Colleges & Universities
Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU) has published
an article describing sustainability initiatives underway at some of
its member institutions. The article highlights: green buildings at
Calvin College, Judson College, Seattle Pacific University; renewable
energy at Eastern University and Messiah College; and waste
minimization efforts at Point Loma Nazarene University, among others.http://www.cccu.org/news/newsID.492/news_detail.asp
3. University of Buffalo Unveils its First Solar Electric System
The University of Buffalo has installed a 73.5 kW solar array on the
roof of Norton Hall. The 6,300 square foot system is the largest solar
array on any building in Western New York and will generate
approximately six percent of the building's annual electrical power
consumption. In conjunction with the installation of the solar roof,
the university also is launching in its Science and Engineering Library
"Energy for the Future," a major educational exhibit about energy
alternatives, and a Solar Lounge with graphic and computer-run
displays, where a wall of windows provides a close-up view of the new
solar roof. The system is being funded in part by a $367,500 grant
from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
(NYSERDA). The remaining costs were financed through savings created
by a major energy-conservation project now underway. http://www.buffalo.edu/news/fast-execute.cgi/article-page.html?article=82370009
Listing of campus solar installations:
http://www.aashe.org/resources/solar_campus.php

4. Yale Buildings Receive LEED Certification
Yale University's Malone Engineering Center has received LEED Gold
certification and its Chemistry Research Building to receive a Silver
rating in the near future. The Malone Center is Yale's first building
to receive LEED certification. The building reclaims wastewater
normally sent to the sewer, treats it in a system in the basement and
then reuses it to flush toilets. Waste heat and cooling is recovered
from the exhaust air to precondition incoming fresh air. A daylight
harvesting system controls lighting when ambient daylight is available
to supplement light fixtures in the hallways and offices. There are no
ozone depleting chemicals in the refrigerants used in the building. The
tinted glass of the curtain wall filters out ultraviolet rays to keep
the heat from accumulating in the warmer months, and to gain and store
heat in the winter. Rainwater falling on the building is collected in
an underground retention tank and then slowly released into the ground
rather than going into the sewer. Partly as a result of Yale's
successful experience with green building, all new buildings are new
building designed to meet LEED Silver standards.http://www.yaledailynews.com/Article.aspx?ArticleID=34107http://www.yale.edu/opa/v34.n8/story1.html

5. Duke Marine Lab to Dedicate Ocean Conservation Center
The Nicholas School of the Environment and Earth Sciences at Duke
University will soon dedicate its new 5,600-square-foot Marguerite Kent
Repass Ocean Conservation Center. The Repass Center is the first new
academic building constructed at the Marine Lab in 30 years and is the
lab’s first “green” building. It uses geothermal pumps for heating and
cooling, solar panels for hot water, and photovoltaic rooftop panels to
convert sunlight into electricity. Local building materials, such as
yellow southern pine and Atlantic white cedar, and recycled wood are
used throughout the structure. Other eco-friendly features include
natural daylight in all spaces, fresh-air ventilation, deep overhangs
to provide shade, native landscape and permeable sidewalks, and a zinc
roof designed to last 100 years.http://www.dukenews.duke.edu/2006/11/Marine_lab.html

6. Pomona College Holds Dorm Energy Conservation Challenge
During the month of November, Pomona College will hold a Dorm Energy
Conservation Challenge. The dorm with the highest percentage of
signatories to the Pomona College Sustainability Pledge as well as the
highest percentage reduction in energy use will receive a prize.
Individuals are also eligible to receive gift certificates for
outstanding conservation efforts. If more than 50 percent of all
residents sign the pledge and all dorms reduce energy consumption by at
least five percent, the college has committed to purchase renewable
energy certificates. http://www.tsl.pomona.edu/author.php?article=1939

7. Coastal Carolina University Partners with Habitat for Humanity on
Green Home
Coastal Carolina University is partnering with the local chapter of
Habitat for Humanity to build a green home. The home will contain
materials that are energy efficient, environmentally friendly and
designed to improve air quality inside the home. Students in an
undergraduate to honors course will hold workshops to teach Habitat
residents about energy efficiency, water conservation, waste
management, recycling and nutrition and fitness.http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=17392858&BRD=2081&PAG=461&dept_id=385210&rfi=6

8. Campuses Win NC Sustainability Awards
Warren Wilson College and the Center for Sustainable Enterprise at the
UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School recently received 2006 North Carolina
Sustainability Awards from Sustainable North Carolina. Warren Wilson,
which was selected for the award in the Environmental Stewardship
category, was recognized for its leadership in higher education
sustainability practice and policy. The Center for Sustainable
Enterprise was recognized in the Innovative Initiatives category for
its CSE Consulting Program. This program provides MBA students as
consultants to fill the growing need of businesses in North Carolina
for sustainability expertise while providing a unique hands-on learning
opportunity for students. The program simulates a real-world
sustainability consulting firm where students apply their classroom
knowledge to real-world projects. CSE officials say it is the only
program of its kind at a business school, worldwide.http://www.sustainnc.org/public/awards/index.cfm?menuid=19&pageid=19http://www.warren-wilson.edu/~storyteller/NEWS/NEWS-benjand-2006-10-6-11-22-11.shtmlhttp://www.kenan-flagler.unc.edu/News/DetailsNewsPage.cfm?id=3146

9. Edgewood College First College Accepted into Wisconsin Green Tier
Program
Edgewood College is the first college or university in Wisconsin to be
accepted into the Department of Natural Resources’ Green Tier program.
The statewide program that encourages institutions and businesses to go
beyond current rules and regulations to reduce their impact on the
environment. Through participation in Green Tier, Edgewood will
develop an Environmental Management System focused on waste
minimization, energy use, recycling and water conservation. http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/caer/ce/news/rbnews/BreakingNews_Lookup.asp?id=348

10. UC Berkeley Joins the California Climate Action Registry
The University of California, Berkeley, has joined the California
Climate Action Registry, pledging to measure, report and reduce
greenhouse gas emissions. Three other UC Campuses - San Diego, Santa
Barbara and Davis - joined earlier this year. "Our decision to join
the climate registry is an important early milestone in our longer-term
effort to address the effects our campus has on climate change," said
Edward Denton, UC Berkeley Vice Chancellor for Facilities Services.
Reporting will begin in 2007.http://www.berkeley.edu/news/media/releases/2006/11/03_registry.shtml

New Resources11. Survey on Environmental Management Systems at Colleges and
Universities
The Campus Consortium for Environmental Excellence (C2E2) has released
the 2006 Benchmark Survey of the State of Environmental Management
Systems at Colleges and Universities. The survey found that two-thirds
of colleges and universities are developing or have an interest in
developing an Environmental Management System (EMS), yet EMS activities
are still in their infancy. More than 250 individuals at 206 colleges
and universities completed the survey. The report also provides
information regarding the campus management of sustainability
initiatives, and includes benchmark data regarding the emergence of
environmental performance reporting on campus.http://www.c2e2.org/2006_EMS_Report.pdf

12. Communicating Climate Change
The Campus Consortium for Environmental Excellence (C2E2), MIT and
CERES have made available a streaming media presentation on
"Communicating Climate Change" by Solitaire Townsend, a co-found of
Futerra, a sustainability communications firm in the United Kingdom.
Townsend spoke at MIT on September 7, 2006. Townsend discusses her
market research based insights concerning how best to communicate the
issues and promote behavior change. The presentation also includes a
review of her 20 practical "tips" for effective climate change
communication.http://www.c2e2.org/climatechange.htm

13. EPA Report: Promoting Green Purchasing
EPA’s Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP) Program has announced
the availability of a new document entitled "Promoting Green
Purchasing: Tools and Resources to Quantify the Benefits of
Environmentally Preferable Purchasing." This brief guide was developed
to help EPA meet its own environmental purchasing goals. This
compilation of tools and resources will be useful to any organization
trying to estimate the environmental and economic benefits of both past
and projected EPP choices.http://www.epa.gov/epp/tools/epp_metrics.pdfOpportunities14. Opportunity to be Featured in OECD Higher Education for
Sustainable Development Program
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development's Integrated
Management of Higher Education Program is seeking a model institution
that has successfully integrated sustainable development across campus,
curriculum and community to be featured as one of six case studies.
The selected institution will respond to a simple questionnaire and
host a workshop with OECD staff to explore factors leading to the
institutions success. The aim of the project is to establish how
higher education in different national educational systems can optimize
its contribution to sustainable development. One outcome will be an
OECD paper on current good practice around the world and a set of
policy recommendations. For more information about participating in
this program, please contact Andy Johnston at Andrew.JOHNSTON@oecd.org.

15. NSF Environmental Sustainability Grant
The National Science Foundation's Environmental Sustainability program
supports engineering research that seeks to balance society’s need to
provide ecological protection and maintain stable economic conditions.
The closing date for applications is March 01, 2007.http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=11350

16. Sign Up For Recyclemania 2007
Registration for RecycleMania 2007 is now open! RecycleMania is a
10-week, intercollegiate recycling competition that challenges colleges
and universities from around the country to compete to collect the
largest amount of recyclables or generate the least amount of waste.
Schools can compete in one or more contests designed to measure their
waste reduction prowess. Last year’s competition involved 93 schools
from 33 states and resulted in the recycling of more than 18.6 million
pounds of waste! The 2007 competition will run from January 28 to April
7, 2007.http://www.recyclemaniacs.org/
17. Fellowships in Sustainability Science, Center for International
Development, Harvard University
The Sustainability Science Program at Harvard University's Center for
International Development invites applications for resident fellowships
in sustainability science for the University's academic year beginning
in September 2007. The fellowship competition is open to advanced
doctoral and post-doctoral students, and to professionals engaged in
the practice of harnessing science and technology to promote
sustainable development. Successful applicants will spend their
fellowships in residence at the Sustainability Science Program,
receiving a competitive stipend plus health, office space and computer
support, and access to Harvard's libraries and other research
facilities. Fellows will be expected to spend about half time on their
own work, and half time in collaborative work with other fellows and
faculty associated with the Program. A preliminary application is due
by 15 December 2006.http://www.cid.harvard.edu/sustsci/grants/fellows/07_fellows_RFP.htm

18. People, Environment and Development Study Abroad Program
The International Sustainable Development Studies Institute is seeking
applicants for its Fall 2007 People, Environment and Development study
abroad program in Thailand. The program combines experiential study of
culture and ecology with learning practical expedition and leadership
skills. Academically rigorous courses on Thai Language and Society,
Sustainable Agriculture, Political Ecology of Forests, and Islands,
Oceans and Sustainability blend the social and natural sciences to help
students better understand the links between ecology and culture. The
program takes place from late August to mid December. Applications are
due by February 23, 2007.http://www.isdsi.org/

Jobs
& Internships19. Manager for Sustainability Initiatives, UC Riverside
University of California, Riverside seeks a Manager for Sustainability
Initiatives to develop and implement a comprehensive campus
sustainability program.. Applicants should have a Bachelors degree in
Environmental Studies (or related discipline) and a minimum of seven
years relevant experience. The position will be housed within the
Department of Environmental Health and Safety and is open until filled.http://humanresources.ucr.edu/jobs/JobsBrowse.aspx?@strJobNumber=06-10-026

20. Assistant Professor, Environmental Policy, Seattle University
The Institute of Public Service invites applications for a tenure
track, assistant professor position in its environmental studies and
public affairs programs. The position takes primary responsibility for
teaching in the area of environmental policy including course topics on
global environment policy, local and urban environmental issues, and
environmental law. A completed doctorate in environmental policy or
environmental studies (with a policy emphasis), public administration,
public affairs, public policy or political science is required. The
applicant should provide evidence of excellent teaching capacity, solid
research potential and an orientation to public or community service.
Experience with geographic information systems would be an asset. The
position begins September 2007, and applications will be reviewed
beginning November 13. http://www.seattleu.edu/artsci/eco/Open%20Position%20Environmental%20Policy.pdf

21. Position in Agricultural Sustainability and Society, UC Davis
The Community Studies and Development Unit, Department of Human and
Community Development, University of California, Davis, has announced
an opening for an academic year (9-month), tenure-track position at the
Assistant Professor level to teach and conduct research on agricultural
sustainability and community development. Appointment is expected
before July 1, 2007. Review of the applications will begin January 1,
2007. The position will remain open until filled.http://chronicle.com/jobs/id.php?id=0000481200-01&pg=s&cc=
22. Director, Romberg Tiburon Center for Environmental Studies, San
Francisco State University
The Romberg Tiburon Center for Environmental Studies, the marine and
estuarine science campus of San Francisco State University (SFSU),
seeks candidates for the Director. Applicants should possess a
doctorate with a strong research record in estuarine, coastal, and/or
oceanographic systems; solid experience in administration and
management of a field station or a large, preferably
multi-disciplinary, research program; and excellent leadership and
communication skills. The position will remain open until filled;
review of applications will begin in early December 2006.http://chronicle.com/jobs/id.php?id=0000481391-01&pg=s&cc=

Events23. AASHE Sustainability Across the Curriculum Leadership Workshop
Jan. 11-12, 2007; Emory University, Atlanta, GA
AASHE's Sustainability Across the Curriculum Leadership workshops are
for faculty leaders of all disciplines who wish to develop curriculum
change programs around sustainability on their campuses. Through an
intensive two days of presentations, exercises, discussions,
reflection, and planning, participants will become familiar with the
philosophy of change in higher education developed through the
Ponderosa Project at Northern Arizona University and adapted at Emory
in the Piedmont Project. Participants will also experience of range of
workshop strategies, hear local experts, enjoy outdoor place-based
activities, and dialogue with faculty from around the country as they
gain help in adapting this model to their own campus. The workshop
leaders, Peggy Barlett and Geoffrey Chase, are editors of
Sustainability on Campus: Stories and Strategies for Change and have
helped more than 200 faculty revise courses in a wide array of
disciplines. Workshop tuition is $350 for AASHE members and $390 for
non-members. Applications to participate are due by November 10, 2006.http://www.aashe.org/profdev/curriculum.php